Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Oluwaseun since 1982
Babies named Oluwaseun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
| 1990s | 49 | 65 |
| 2000s | 64 | 106 |
| 2010s | 28 | 78 |
| 2020s | 0 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Oluwaseun is a Yoruba name with deep religious significance, expressing gratitude to God. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, reflecting the growth of the Nigerian diaspora. The name reached its peak popularity in 2004, and has been falling in use since that year. Despite its low overall frequency, it remains a meaningful choice within Yoruba communities. The name is unisex, though it skews slightly male in Nigeria. While no top states for the name are recorded, it is most common in areas with large Nigerian American populations.
Oluwaseun is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, composed of "Oluwa" (God) and "seun" (has done or has made). It is a praise name expressing gratitude to God for a blessing, often given to a child born after a period of waiting or difficulty. The name is unisex and common among Yoruba Christians and Muslims alike.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seun, Olu
Sibling names for Oluwaseun
Names that share Oluwaseun's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Adaeze, Folake, Simisola, Temilade, Yetunde, Folasade, Ifeoluwa, Oluwadarasimi, Oluwanifemi, Temitope, Abiola, Adeola, Anjolaoluwa, Damilola, Inioluwa, Kemi, Oluwadamilola, Oluwakemi, Oluwatomisin, Oluwatoni, Ebunoluwa, Folashade, Iyanuoluwa, Morayo, Morenike, Moyinoluwa, Oluwatamilore, Oluwatoyin, Omolara, Omolola, Oyinkansola, Tiaraoluwa, Titilayo, Tiwatope, Toluwanimi
Brothers: Ayodeji, Damilare, Oluwafemi, Tolulope, Wale, Ayomide, Juwon, Olajuwon, Oluwatobi, Abayomi, Ayodele, Ayomikun, Babatunde, Iremide, Kayode, Kehinde, Olaoluwa, Olufemi, Oluwatimilehin, Oluwatobiloba, Oluwatosin, Taiwo, Adebayo, Ademide, Ademola, Adetokunbo, Adeyemi, Demilade, Erioluwa, Olamide, Olayinka, Olumide, Oluwadamilare, Oluwademilade, Oluwaferanmi, Oluwasemilore, Temidayo, Temitayo, Toluwani
